Summer is here with the arrival of the iconic crystal-clear cocktail
Tortilla is celebrating the summer with the launch of the award-winning Mirror Margarita.
This cool drink partnership is the perfect way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather with one of the world’s most acclaimed cocktails.
Available across participating Tortilla locations, the crystal-clear Mirror Margarita is the ultimate summer companion, pairing perfectly with Tortilla’s California-style Mexican menu.
Whether enjoyed alongside a burrito, tacos or their new Cali Caesar range, the refreshing cocktail brings a premium twist to the brand’s summer offering.
Created by renowned agave spirits expert Deano Moncrieffe, Mirror Margarita has become one of the most celebrated cocktails in the industry.
Inspired by the idea of creating a drink that was instantly recognisable in both name and flavour but completely unexpected in appearance, the crystal-clear serve first shot to fame as the signature cocktail at London’s Hacha Agaveria.
Since launching as a bottled takeaway serve in 2019, Mirror Margarita has received widespread critical acclaim. It has been named the seventh Best Cocktail in the World by Time Out Global and has collected six Gold medals, including honours at The Spirits Business Global Luxury Masters and Pre-Mixed & RTD Masters.
Most recently, it achieved an outstanding score of 95 points at the IWSC Annual Tasting Awards 2024.
Hacha Agaveria, where the cocktail first gained its cult following, was named UK Specialist Bar of the Year in both 2022 and 2023, while also being recognised as the 78th Most Influential Bar in the World at the 2023 Top 500 Bars awards in Paris.
James, Food Director at Tortilla, said:
“Summer is all about getting together with friends, enjoying great food and making the most of the sunshine, so we wanted to introduce a drink that’s every bit as memorable as the season itself.
“Mirror Margarita has built an incredible reputation, not only for its unique crystal-clear appearance but for its exceptional taste and the recognition it’s received around the world. It’s the perfect partner to our California-style Mexican food, bringing bar-quality craft to a fast-casual setting.
“We’re excited to bring one of the world’s most celebrated cocktails to Tortilla and give our guests another reason to celebrate summer with us.”
About Tortilla Mexican Grill plc
Founded in October 2007 by Brandon and Jen Stephens, Tortilla is the UK’s largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant brand, serving a fully customisable California-style Mexican menu.
Tortilla operates more than 85 eat-in and takeaway locations across the UK, alongside nationwide partnerships with SSP Group plc, Compass UK & Ireland, Growth Kitchens and Karma Kitchens. Internationally, Tortilla operates in the Middle East, with 10 stores across Dubai and Saudi Arabia through an exclusive franchise partnership.
Food provenance and quality are central to the Tortilla proposition. All fillings for burritos, tacos and quesadillas are prepared in-house, with toppings made fresh daily and free from artificial flavours and preservatives. The brand serves more than 6.5 million mains each year.
Tortilla is headquartered in London and employs more than 1,300 people.
About Mirror Margarita
Created by renowned agave spirits expert Deano Moncrieffe, Mirror Margarita was inspired by the idea of creating a cocktail that was familiar in both name and taste but strikingly different in appearance. The crystal-clear cocktail became the signature serve at London’s Hacha Agaveria, which was named UK Specialist Bar of the Year in 2022 and 2023 and ranked the 78th Most Influential Bar in the World at the 2023 Top 500 Bars awards in Paris.
Launched as a bottled takeaway serve in November 2019, Mirror Margarita has since become one of the world’s most awarded ready-to-serve cocktails. It was named the seventh Best Cocktail in the World by Time Out Global and has won six Gold medals, including The Spirits Business Global Luxury Masters and Pre-Mixed & RTD Masters. In 2024, it received 95 points at the IWSC Annual Tasting Awards.
